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Shawano Police DepartmentJuly 24Police logged 38 incidents, including the following:Suspicious — Police responded to a suspicious person complaint in the 500 block of South Main Street.Juvenile — Two...
View ArticleClintonville public works manager retires
McCord took position 25 years agoBy: Grace Kirchner, Leader Correspondent Photo by Grace Kirchner Mike McCord wore a variety of hats while working for the city of Clintonville the past 25 years. It was...
View ArticleRecall effort targets Clintonville alderman
Rose says it's reaction to city administrator probeBy: Grace Kirchner, Leader CorrespondentThe controversy surrounding the Clintonville Common Council took another turn recently when a recall effort...
View ArticleAbsentee voting interest seems high
Sheriff’s race seen as reasonBy: tryan@shawanoleader.comIn-office absentee voting for the Aug. 12 primary starts Monday and, if the votes cast this week at area nursing homes is any indication,...
View ArticleSheriff sees election as referendum on board
Challenger says he will work better with supervisorsBy: tryan@shawanoleader.comEditor’s note: The Shawano Leader sat down for interviews Friday with Republican sheriff’s candidates Randy Wright and...
View ArticleEvidence storage an issue in sheriff's race
Bieber urges cooperation with Shawano PDBy: tryan@shawanoleader.comEditor’s note: This is the third in a series of stories drawn from recent interviews with Shawano County sheriff candidates Randy...
View ArticleState Supreme Court upholds 2011 union law
Locals not surprised by decisionBy: The Associated PressThe fight over Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker’s signature policy achievement, a law effectively ending collective bargaining for most public...
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Shawano Police DepartmentJuly 30Police logged 17 incidents, including the following:Theft — Two bikes were reported stolen from a garage in the 300 block of South Andrew Street.Reckless Driving —...
View ArticleNew Era House contract expires
DOC says search continues for site for released felonsBy: tryan@shawanoleader.comConvicted felons released into the Shawano community will continue to be placed at the New Era House until a new...
View ArticleCandidates weigh safety against costs
Armored vehicle a flash-point in sheriff debateBy: tryan@shawanoleader.comEditor’s note: This is the fourth in a series of stories drawn from recent interviews with Shawano County sheriff candidates...
View ArticleDistrict lowers proposed school levy
Annual vote could be delayedBy: Lee Pulaski, lpulaski@shawanoleader.comShawano School District officials might be backing away from a proposal to levy as much as they can under state law for the...
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Shawano Police DepartmentJuly 31Police logged 23 incidents, including the following:Suspicious — Police responded to a suspicious person complaint in the 800 block of East Richmond Street.OAR — A...
View ArticleTigerton man arrested after shooting incident
By: Leader StaffA Tigerton man is facing felony charges in connection with a shooting incident that allegedly occurred during a domestic disturbance in Tigerton early Friday.Jeremy A. Boivin, 36, has...
View ArticleBirnamwood man facing child porn charges
By: Leader StaffA Birnamwood man charged with 10 felony counts of possessing child pornography was ordered held on a $30,000 cash bond after his initial appearance Friday in Shawano-Menominee County...
View ArticleWright touts experience in sheriff’s race
Bieber says more cooperation needed with other agenciesBy: tryan@shawanoleader.comEditor’s note: This is the fifth in a series of stories drawn from recent interviews with Shawano County sheriff...
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Shawano Police DepartmentAug. 3Police logged 19 incidents, including the following:Disturbance — Police responded to a disturbance in the 900 block of Olson Street.Disturbance — Police responded to a...
View ArticleShawano schools getting more bandwidth
Board approves $287K to update switchesBy: Lee Pulaski, lpulaski@shawanoleader.comThe Shawano School Board unanimously endorsed a request Monday to spend $287,000 from its fund balance to upgrade the...
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Shawano Police DepartmentAug. 4Police logged 26 incidents, including the following:Accident — Police responded to a two-vehicle injury accident at Airport Drive and County Road B.Accident — Police...
View ArticleSheriff's race makes celebrity gossip page
Local Biebs finds attention ridiculousBy: tryan@shawanoleader.comLocal sheriff’s races don’t typically garner national attention, but Shawano police officer Adam Bieber’s bid to unseat incumbent...
View ArticleSuspect in weekend crime spree at large
Leopolis man faces auto theft, fleeing chargesBy: tryan@shawanoleader.comA Leopolis man was still on the run late Tuesday after an alleged weekend crime spree that authorities say included three stolen...
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